2013 HINO NJ8J — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
5
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2013 HINO NJ8J
The 2013 HINO NJ8J has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES. 5 technical service bulletins have been issued by HINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC. for this model year.
Recalls for the 2013 HINO NJ8J
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2013 HINO NJ8J, potentially affecting up to 77,515 vehicles.
Recall 19V044000 — SERVICE BRAKES
| 7,231 vehicles affected
Defect: Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc. (Hino) is recalling certain 2007-2019 NJ8J (258ALP) vehicles. These vehicles do not have dust shields on the front brake assemblies. During wet conditions, uneven water saturation on the front brake assemblies may result in the vehicle pulling to the left during hard braking.
Consequence: If the vehicle pulls left, it may cross into another lane unexpectedly, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy: Hino will notify owners, and dealers will install new brake drums with dust shields, free of charge. The recall began March 19, 2019. Owners may contact Hino customer service at 1-248-699-9390. Hino's number for this recall is AACL0.
View full details →Recall 12V555000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
| 35,142 vehicles affected
Defect: Hino is recalling certain model year 2005 through 2013 medium duty trucks, models NA6J, NB6J, NC6J, ND8J, NE8J, NJ8J, NF8J, and NV8J, manufactured from August 18, 2003, through November 16, 2011. Over time, the main B+ circuit from the battery to the starter could potentially short to ground due to wear that accumulates as a result of interference between the...
Consequence: If the B+ circuit shorts to ground, it may lead to a fire.
Remedy: Hino will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began on January 17, 2013. Owners may contact Hino at 1-248-699-9390.
View full details →Recall 12V555000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
| 35,142 vehicles affected
Defect: Hino is recalling certain model year 2005 through 2013 medium duty trucks, models NA6J, NB6J, NC6J, ND8J, NE8J, NJ8J, NF8J, and NV8J, manufactured from August 18, 2003, through November 16, 2011. Over time, the main B+ circuit from the battery to the starter could potentially short to ground due to wear that accumulates as a result of interference between the...
Consequence: If the B+ circuit shorts to ground, it may lead to a fire.
Remedy: Hino will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began on January 17, 2013. Owners may contact Hino at 1-248-699-9390.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2013 HINO NJ8J
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2013 HINO NJ8J.
Safety Rating for the 2013 HINO NJ8J
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2013 HINO NJ8J in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2013 HINO NJ8J
HINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC. has issued 5 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2013 HINO NJ8J. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SB-14-016 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT
In the event that one of the subject vehicles is driven while the ABS warning lamp is illuminated, operation of the torque converter clutch will be suspended. Driving the vehicle with an ABS warning lamp illuminated can lead to overheating of the transmission fluid due to the torque converter clutch...
TT-14-017 — EQUIPMENT
Bendix® Air Dryer Service
167-T1203-12 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
12 - 002 Diagnosis Procedure for P202E (DCU) Associated with P204F (ECU) Some engines may erroneously record a P202E DTC in the DCU along with a P204F in the ECU. This fault condition is due to DCU software misdetection of DEF system pressure being delivered to the DEF injector.
HINO 12-002 TT — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Some engines may erroneously record a P202E DTC in the DCU along with a P204F in the ECU. This fault condition is due to DCU software misdetection of DEF system pressure being delivered to the DEF injector.
167-B0602-12 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
SB ? 06 - 002 Fuel Filter Usage. This bulletin provides technical information for proper Fuel Filter usage as well as an example of damage caused by foreign material allowed to enter the fuel system as a result of using an improper fuel filter.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2013 HINO NJ8J
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HINO NJ8J
- 2008 HINO NJ8J — 0 complaints
- 2009 HINO NJ8J — 0 complaints
- 2010 HINO NJ8J — 0 complaints
- 2011 HINO NJ8J — 0 complaints
- 2012 HINO NJ8J — 0 complaints
- 2013 HINO NJ8J (current)
- 2014 HINO NJ8J — 0 complaints
- 2015 HINO NJ8J — 0 complaints
- 2016 HINO NJ8J — 0 complaints
- 2017 HINO NJ8J — 0 complaints
- 2018 HINO NJ8J — 0 complaints